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Mudpot Restaurant; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Edmonton is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations, including supervising staff, planning menus, and ensuring quality standards for South and East Indian cuisine. The role demands 3-5 years of experience and strong leadership skills. Competitive hours and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Benefits

Gratuities

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in a managerial role.
• Ability to supervise 11-15 people.
• Experience in South Indian and East Indian cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs and kitchen staff.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality meets standards.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

Safe Food Handling certificate

Job description

Work Term : Temporary

Work Language : English

Hours : 40 to 44 hours per week

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years

or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet / damp
• Noisy
• Odours
• Cold / refrigerated
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Formal dining room
• Restaurant
• Catering firm
• Bakery

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Safe Food Handling certificate

Cuisine specialties

• South Indian
• East Indian

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Area of work experience

• Manager

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available